How Do You Plug An Air Leak In A Tire Valve Stem?
Tires often leak because of a leaky valve stem, which can release a small amount of air — a condition that worsens in cold weather. You may notice that one of your tires loses air faster than the others but shows no visible signs of damage, such as from a nail or screw. Repairing or plugging a leaky valve stem is not always possible. The best way to fix a valve stem is to replace it. Remove the valve cap and spray the area with window cleaner. Ensure that the window cleaner surrounds the base of the valve stem and pools up in the valve stem opening so that any leaking air will cause bubbles. Bubbles come out of the opening of a damaged valve core; bubbles also may be present around the base or along the rubber of the valve stem. Replace the valve core by removing it with a valve core removal tool and inserting a new valve core. Tighten the core until it is firmly in place. Respray it to make sure it no longer leaks. This step applies to replacing a damaged valve core only. Raise the v
